APAC stories - Page 19

DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.

PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.

Tech Data tips AI, cybersecurity and services as key drivers of Asia Pacific's channel growth through 2026, despite mounting skills shortages.

Cohesity deepens its Google Cloud alliance to boost AI, cyber resilience and data sovereignty for tightly regulated ANZ enterprises.

Martech leaders say CDPs will shift from passive data stores to AI-driven intelligence hubs, uniting personalisation, media and trust.

JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.

APAC enterprises plan big 2026 AI spend, pivoting from chatbots to sovereign RAG and hyperscale platforms to meet strict data rules.

Cloudera predicts 2026 will bring disposable AI-built apps, tougher scrutiny of patchwork systems and AI agents policing data governance.

B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

APAC firms are shifting from AI pilots to real-time, scaled deployments in 2026 as data, ROI demands and regulation rapidly converge.

Atturra closes 2025 with a sweep of APAC tech and industry awards, cementing its rise as a regional IT services heavyweight.

Jellyfish names Maria Africa senior director of paid media for Australia and New Zealand as it accelerates AI-driven marketing growth.

Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.

Non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI by champion-led experiments, simple tools and clear leadership to boost productivity safely.

Dell forecasts APAC shift from AI pilots to agentic and sovereign platforms, with tighter governance and large-scale production rollouts.